The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced significant progress in restoring water infrastructure damaged by the recent extreme weather. Out of 343 water pumping stations nationwide, 156 experienced either full or partial damage, and 126 of those have now been brought back into operation, NWSDB Chairman Chandana Bandara confirmed.
Repair work is ongoing at approximately 30 additional stations. Bandara added that the Meewathura pumping station is expected to resume functioning within the day, enabling the restoration of water supply to Pilimathalawa and Geli Oya.
Water distribution to Kandy city has also recommenced, though at reduced capacity initially. However, arrangements are already in place to ensure uninterrupted supply to the Kandy and Peradeniya hospitals.
Restoration efforts are underway at the Katugastota pumping station as well, with the NWSDB anticipating full water distribution once all remaining non-operational stations are repaired in the coming days. The Board is working closely with the Road Development Authority and other relevant agencies to access areas where floods and road obstructions have hindered repairs.
Meanwhile, the Office of the Commissioner-General of Essential Services reports that 387,964 out of 2,947,833 domestic water connections remain disconnected. The districts with the highest proportion of unresolved disruptions are Kandy (66.8%), Kegalle (75.09%), Kurunegala (41.34%), and Puttalam (52.82%).
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